SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031
Key Takeaway
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 78.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 871 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12185 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PITTSBURG CO CONS DIST
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031 is owned by PITTSBURG CO CONS DIST (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031 built?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031 was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031 has a dam height of 37 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031 last inspected?
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-031 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.